When I was a college freshman taking my first political theory class, my professor explained why some government policies are good (meaning popular) and others are scorned. The answer is simple: It depends on whose ox is being gored.

Tariffs are exactly that kind of policy. In a free-trade environment, struggling domestic industries being undercut in price or otherwise losing market share to foreign imports see their oxen getting readied for the barbecue.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue is partnering with the IRS to share the top tax filing season concerns referred to as the “IRS Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2018.

The first scam in the 12-part series is about “phishing” schemes designed to gather personal information or money from the taxpayer. These new or evolving phishing schemes work specifically to target taxpayers during filing season.

CANNELTON – Recent home floods in Cannelton have residents speaking up and looking for help from community leaders. At least four homes experienced backwaters uprising from their lower-level drains, a mix of stormwater and raw sewage.

TELL CITY - The shelves of the Widow’s Barrel Food Pantry have goods on display similar to how one would see at a small grocer. Widow’s Barrel is an income based food ministry helping to provide food to low-income families in Perry County.

TELL CITY – Andrew Hauser has joined the Tell City Police Department as a patrolman. His appointment was approved by the Tell City Board of Public Works and Safety on Feb. 19. Like other new hires, Hauser’s appointment to the department is contingent on him passing a physical exam for the Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund.